Class Information

Are we the same as most versions of the Yip Man Legacy?

Like other versions of “Wing Chun,” Wing Tsun uses close-range methods: palms, punches, elbows, knees, shoulders, anti-grappling, and kicks to the lower half of the attacker’s body.

We teach in a traditional format. However, followers of this art know that it diverges from traditional Chinese styles in that there are fewer forms (prearranged sequences), less emphasis on appearance, and more on function.

As a Wing Tsun practitioner, you will seek to remain facing an attacker. Wing Tsun is not fancy. It effective and practical.

How do we differ from other versions of Wing Chun?

Wing Tsun is taught according to the experience of

Grandmaster Leung Ting’s training under late Grandmaster Yip Man.

√ Footwork is utilized as a primary concern instead of placed as a secondary consideration.

√ Hands without correct use of stepping affects how effective you can be.

√ Fighting and self-defense applications are emphasized.

√ Yip Man’s and other lineages have always had some applications which are seldom taught. We teach them.

√ Five ranges of fighting.

√ Fighting from the ground is taught using the same principals.

√ We do not try to combine other martial arts which have different concepts. Wing Tsun principals are always used.

√ We recognize that sticky hands (chi sau), the core of the art, is not fighting. We go beyond chi sau.

Ask us about our short-term self-defense courses for groups of ten or more.

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OUR LOCATION:

Located in Gilbert, with close access to Tempe, Mesa, and San Tan Valley, Wing Tsun Arizona is your opportunity to learn the martial art Bruce Lee learned in China.

745 N. Gilbert Rd. #120, Gilbert, AZ 85234

S.E. corner of Gilbert Rd. and Guadalupe Rd. in the same center as Salads ‘N Go and Arby’s at the north end of the strip center. We are between Amazing Discoveries and The Gilbert Poolman.

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Class Schedule

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur
6:30-7 pm	Open Practice	Open Practice		Open Practice
7-8 pm	Class, All Ranks	Class, All Ranks		Class, All Ranks
8-8:30 pm	Open Practice	Open Practice		Open Practice
7-9 pm			Special Classes	Advanced*

*Note: Thursday night class at 8 pm – 9 pm is scheduled twice per month for advanced students.

A typical one-hour class consists of:

Forms practice, 10-15 minutes.
Physical warm-up for conditioning and fitness: leg work, chain punches, pad-work, ground defense drills on mats.
Paired practice, lead-arm defense, sticky-hands, lat-sau, then finish.
Class content varies depending on ranks present.

Information on Special Classes or extra training:

From time to time, we offer special classes in specific subjects such as anti-grappling with Wing Tsun concepts, realistic self-defense applications, self-defense confrontations, and dealing with weapons.

Private lessons are offered as instructor time permits at extra cost. Students must be attending group classes on a regular basis.

Private lessons are a boost to regular group training. A greater level of detail is possible because the instrructor’s attention is just on you. At the chi sau (sticky hands) grades, you get the expert’s hands on chi sau training.

Class Structure…

What To Expect

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Our trial lessons are 30 minutes long, offered in the evening time periods only. You will learn the basic setting up of the stance, basic straight-line thrusting punch, concepts and techniques for common self-defense situations and how Wing Tsun kung fu techniques deal with them. The cost is currently $25. We explain the purpose and function of each movement for modern self-defense, how it helps you physically and what the exercise will do for your mind and body. Then we open it up for questions. Through the trial lesson, we might learn together what strengths and weaknesses you may have to bring to the learning Wing Tsun kung fu. It takes a few ranks before any free-hand-fighting takes place while you learn how to coordinate according to Wing Tsun concepts.

To prepare for your lesson, wear loose fitting dark trousers and a light t-shirt. Wear sneakers. The Chinese martial arts practitioners do not go barefoot. Expect to remove jewelry such as rings, neck wear and bracelets as a safety precaution like you would in any activity that requires physical contact or combat.

You can travel to mainland China or Hong Kong to learn real kungfu or you can travel to our school in Gilbert, AZ or one of our branches in 12 states to learn real kungfu. Keep in mind that real kungfu is not like your fast food martial arts schools. This will take something beyond your casual attention.

It is suggested…

…that you obtain the book Wing Tsun Kuen by Leung Ting, 10th Level M.O.C. to study with us either before joining or shortly after. This is the basic book of 300+ pages and has hundreds of descriptive photos, front, side and overhead views, hard cover. This book is extremely useful as a training reference. It is Wing Tsun in the Grandmaster’s own words. It can be obtained used or new from a number of web sites:

Everything Wing Chun

Amazon

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A trial lesson with us consists of a combination of basic hand techniques, some application in self-defense and introduction into the basic concepts. Wing Tsun has no jumping kicks, kicks above the waist, or spinning. The movements are mostly confined to the outline of the body limits. Depending on the individual, some people may be a little muscle sore the next day. In movement, the techniques appear to be quite simple. However the coordination required can be challenging and very beneficial to the mind-body connection.

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